Within two decades of the advent of motion pictures, the life of Jesus had been the focal point of at least one feature-length movie, 1903’s La Vie et la passion du Jésus Christ. While the advent of the musical is a little harder to pinpoint Read More …
Sometimes a film makes our Arts and Faith top 25 not because of its spiritual depth and profundity but rather because of its artistic wonder. When that artistic wonder comes in the rare form of perfect musical comedy as it does with The Court Jester, the wonder is Read More …
Akira Kurosawa’s entire body of work—from 1943’s brash debut Sanshiro Sugata to 1993’s valedictory Madadayo—challenges viewers to awaken to their responsibility to use their talents unselfishly in a desperate world. 1965’s Red Beard is no exception. Set in feudal Japan, it opens with callow Doctor Read More …
From writer and director Chloé Zhao, adapted from a book written by Jessica Bruder, Nomadland shows us real, honest stories about people simply being people. Depicted with candidness are the highs and lows, the pain and peace, and the turmoil and tranquility of everyday life. We see Read More …